Alaska Cod Fish Tacos with a Creamy Avocado Dressing

This post was sponsored by Alaska Seafood as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

Mild Alaska Cod takes on the wonderful flavor of a zesty lime cilantro marinade, and flakes beautifully over a warm tortilla or taco shell. And you guys are sure to love the avocado dressing. This fish taco recipe is so simple to make, but so tasty too, you may find yourself putting these tacos on the menu every week!

If you’re trying to incorporate more fish into your family’s diet or even if you’ve never been much of a fish fan, I highly recommend wild-caught Alaska Cod. Alaska Cod is a mild white fish loaded with heathy Omega-3s without the ‘fishy’ flavor that can be found in some seafood.

Alaska’s clean, fresh waters produce premium, high-quality seafood. Its wild fisheries contribute nearly 60% of all seafood harvested in the United States. Whether I’m at a restaurant or at the seafood counter, I always “Ask for Alaska” to ensure I’m enjoying the most pure, sustainable seafood in the world.

I hope y’all LOVE these tacos! They’re:

Savory Satisfying Easy to make Versatile & So delicious

This would make the perfect healthy, satisfying weeknight meal when you don’t have much time to cook. The Alaska cod cooks up super quick. And the sauce lasts up to 1 week in the refrigerator, so it can also easily be made ahead of time to enjoy throughout the week.

If you try this recipe, let me know! Leave a comment and be sure to tag a photo #kimscravings on Instagram so we can see. Enjoy, friends!

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Nutrition Facts

Alaska Cod Fish Tacos with a Creamy Avocado Dressing

Amount Per Serving (1 (4 ounces fish + 1/4 cup dressing))

Calories 163Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Total Carbohydrates 4g1%

Dietary Fiber 2g8%

Sugars 2g

Protein 25g50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Servings:4tacos

Alaska Cod Fish Tacos with a Creamy Avocado Dressing

Prep Time:

20mins

Cook Time:

10mins

Total Time:

30mins

A quick, easy, delicious meal that even the kiddos will love!

Ingredients

1lb16 oz Alaska Cod

1/4cuplime juice (about 2 limes)

2teaspoonsminced garlic

1/2cupcilantro, chopped

1/2teaspoonpaprika (or cajun seasoning for more heat)

1/2teaspoonsalt

1/8teaspoonpepper

Creamy Avocado Dressing:

1cupcilantro or 1 large bunch

1/8cuplime juice (about 1 lime)

1cupplain low fat Greek yogurt or a nondairy all-natural mayo can be used

Place cod in a shallow dish and drizzle over lime juice, garlic, cilantro, paprika, salt & pepper over the fillet. Using your hands, gently rub everything into the fish on all sides then leave to marinade for 20-30 minutes.

Meanwhile, make the sauce by blending all of the sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

To prepare the fish there are four different methods of cooking you could use:

BROILER: Set oven to high broil. Position fish on baking pan sprayed with cooking spray. Broil fish for about 5 minutes, or until fish flakes when pierced with a fork.

BAKE: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place fish in baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until fish flakes when pierced with a fork.

PAN: Preheat a large non-stick skillet sprayed with cooking spray over medium heat. When pan is hot, add fish. Lay in a flat layer and don’t overcrowd the pan or the fish will steam, not sear. Don’t move fish for 3 minutes once you’ve placed them in the hot pan — this helps get a good browned crust. Flip them after 3 minutes and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until just cooked through. Remove from heat.

GRILL: Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the fish for about 3-4 minutes before turning and cooking on the other side, or until fish is completely white and cooked through.

Once fish is done cooking, carefully break up the fish using a fork, into bite-sized pieces. If using tortillas, pop the tortillas in the microwave for 20-30 seconds (or on the grill for 20-30 seconds or just until they get a few char lines on each side). If using taco shells, pop them in the oven according to package instructions.

Divide fish among tortillas or taco shells, top with sauce, and toppings of choice. Enjoy!

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Something to think about….

Have you tried Alaska Cod? What’s your favorite type of seafood?

You can find Alaska whitefish varieties, sold fresh and frozen year-round for a wide-range of seafood possibilities and healthful options. Be sure to visit www.wildalaskaseafood.com for hundreds of Alaska seafood recipes, cooking techniques and tips, and to learn why it is important to #AskForAlaska at the seafood counter and in restaurants.

20 comments on “Alaska Cod Fish Tacos with a Creamy Avocado Dressing”

I recently tried fish tacos and they were delicious! I was leery about them, mainly because I had never heard of them before. I love this recipe, and it makes it so I can enjoy them at home, rather than at a restaurant.

I have yet to try fish tacos and I am surprised. But I have tried an avocado dressing, I’d love to make this–it seems so good! My family would love this, they are seafood fanatics, plus tacos are always a go to for us. This is the perfect meal. Thanks for sharing!!